Paralympian comes out as gay after medal-winning event
Dimitri Pavade said he is ready to be a leader in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
September 9, 2024
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Olympic History Made: First Gold Medals for Same-Sex Spouses
Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh, members of the gold-winning British women's field hockey team, made Friday night one for the record books.
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Male Olympic Swimmers Cuddle in Pool After Gold Medal Win
A lovely show of affection in London.
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Billie Jean King to be awarded with Congressional Gold Medal: 'An honor and a privilege'
The tennis legend will be the first woman athlete to receive the award.
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Gay Diver Tom Daley Wins First Gold Medal, Vows to 'Carry On'
Daley already won two bronze medals at previous Olympic Games.
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The speed skater has six Olympic gold medals total.
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Team USA Women's Basketball Wins Gold, Sue Bird Kisses Megan Rapinoe
The gold medal-winning team includes six out players.
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Tom Daley goes down on all fours to test new Olympic beds
Gay fans instantly awarded the Olympic diver a gold medal for his experiment.
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Dutch Lesbian Wins Gold in Speed Skating
Lesbian speed skater Ireen Wust will bring the gold home to the Netherlands after winning the gold medal in the women's 1,500-meter race on Sunday.
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Greg Louganis Proved What Is Possible For Athletes Living With HIV
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No, Caitlyn Jenner's Olympic Medal Won't Be Revoked
A transphobic petition failed to clear its initial hurdle, as the International Olympic Committee confirms that Jenner's gold medal is Caitlyn's to keep.
June 8, 2015
Gay At The Games: Wüst Wins Gold, Putin Gets 'Cuddled'
Weekend Olympic roundup: Ireene Wust wins the first gay gold medal of the games, and update on Dutch snowboarder Cheryl Maas.
February 10, 2014
Transgender girl gets booed by crowd and bullied after winning track race at Oregon state championship
Anti-trans spectators booed as the sophomore crossed the finish line in the 200-meter race first, then later as she received her gold medal.
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Greg Louganis Subject of New Documentary
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Gold-Medalist Aly Raisman Says She Was Molested by Gymnastics Doctor
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REPORT: Sports Illustrated Features Nude Caitlyn Jenner
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How Fitness Can Help Us Overcome Collective Trauma
The first out trans man to win a gold medal in powerlifting at the Gay Games knows a thing or two about beefing up, and fighting back against your own demons.
April 20, 2016
A Bi Gold Medalist on Life in the Ring
Britain's Nicola Adams, the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal for boxing, discusses the art of her sport and her life as an out bisexual in a new memoir. Read an exclusive excerpt below.
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Still Hoping to Reach His Skating Dream
Dropped by sponsors on the eve of the competition, 36-year-old out skater Stephane Vachon hopes gay contributions will help him test his Canadian gold medals at the Adult World Championships in Germany.
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